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BJ51 CVH

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,925 mi
Last recorded177,925 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 177,925 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 177,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 173,317 miles

engine oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 173,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 166,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 166,794 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 168,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 161,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 151,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 135,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 120,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,178 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 103,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,573 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BJ51 CVH is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 CVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 CVH registered?

BJ51 CVH is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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